How do I get a transcript from a Facebook video?

Copy the video or Reel link from Facebook’s share menu, paste it into the box on this page and press the arrow. The tool transcribes the audio and gives you an editable, timestamped transcript.

Does it work with fb.watch links?

Yes. Standard facebook.com video links, Reels and fb.watch short links are all accepted, as long as the video is public.

Can I transcribe a Facebook Live replay?

If the replay is public and within your plan’s duration limit, yes. Long replays use more credits because transcription is charged per started minute.

Can I download the transcript as SRT?

Yes. After the transcript is generated you can download it as TXT, SRT or VTT, or copy the text.

Why did my Facebook link fail?

The video is probably private, in a closed group, region-restricted or removed. Try a public video, or download a file you own and use the upload tab.

Facebook videos and Reels to text

Facebook to Transcript

Facebook to transcript converts the spoken audio of a public Facebook video, Reel or fb.watch link into editable text. Paste the link, wait a moment, then copy the timestamped transcript or download it as TXT, SRT or VTT. It suits marketers, journalists and anyone who wants to quote a video accurately.

Public Facebook videos and Reels only. Private groups and friends-only posts cannot be read.

Simple workflow

How to go from Facebook to transcript in three steps

01
Copy the video link
On the Facebook video or Reel, open the share menu and choose Copy link. An fb.watch short link works too.
02
Paste it into the box
Paste the URL above and press the arrow. The tool fetches the public video and transcribes the audio.
03
Review and export
Check the timestamped transcript, correct any names, then copy it or download TXT, SRT or VTT.

What you get from a Facebook transcript

Turn public Facebook videos, Reels and live replays into searchable text. Check every line against its timestamp, correct names, then copy or export the result.

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Facebook transcript project

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Transcript Summary Show notes Content studio

Transcript

Click a timestamp to jump to that moment

Speaker 1

Good content starts with a clear idea, but the useful details often live inside the recording.

Speaker 1

A timestamped transcript makes every quote searchable and keeps it connected to the original moment.

Speaker 1

Review the wording, fix names, then export the transcript or turn it into the next piece of content.

Timestamped text

Each line keeps its start time so you can return to the exact point in a long Facebook video.

Long videos supported

Webinars, live replays and interviews work as well as short clips, within your plan’s duration limit.

Editable in your browser

Fix names, places and terms directly in the editor without re-running the job.

TXT, SRT and VTT

Export plain text for notes or subtitle files for reuse as captions.

No captions needed

The transcript comes from the audio, so videos without subtitles still work.

Saved to your workspace

Keep every transcript and turn it into a summary or article later.

Compare

Facebook video text options compared

Facebook offers some captions of its own, but they are limited. This comparison shows when a separate transcript tool is the better choice.

Method	Best for	Limitation
Facebook auto-captions	Watching with sound off	Not exportable and not always available
Typing it by hand	A very short clip	Takes far longer than the video itself
Facebook to transcript (this tool)	Copyable, timestamped text from a link	Public videos and Reels only
Download, then upload the file	Videos you own	Extra steps and storage

Built for real work

Who uses a Facebook to transcript tool

Marketers

Pull the key claims out of a competitor’s video ad or product demo.

Journalists

Quote a public statement accurately from a live replay or press video.

Community managers

Turn a webinar or Facebook Live replay into notes and a recap post.

Educators

Create searchable text and subtitles from a recorded class or talk.

Practical guidance

Use the transcript with confidence

Why turn a Facebook video into a transcript

Facebook is full of useful video that is hard to search: live streams, product demos, local news, community talks. A transcript makes that speech searchable and quotable. Instead of scrubbing through forty minutes of footage, you can read the part you need in seconds and jump straight to its timestamp.

A transcript also gives you a safe starting point for subtitles, summaries and written follow-ups. You still review and edit it yourself, which keeps names and figures correct before anything is published.

What you can do with a Facebook transcript

Searchable text makes a video far more useful. Pull out the claims a competitor makes in an ad, copy a quote for an article, build meeting-style notes from a webinar, or turn a live replay into a written recap for people who missed it. Timestamps on every line let you verify each point against the original video.

What to know before you transcribe a Facebook video

Only videos that are publicly visible without logging in can be fetched from a link. Posts in private groups, friends-only videos and removed content will fail. Audio quality drives accuracy, so live streams with echo or several people talking at once usually need more cleanup than a clean voice-over.

Use transcripts for content you made or have permission to use. A transcript does not change the copyright of the original video.